Huddlestone Setback

[LegenDerrySpur]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6708674,00.html

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp fears Tom Huddlestone will miss his side's push for domestic and European honours this season.
Midfielder anchorman Huddlestone has suffered a serious setback in his attempts to return from the long standing ankle injury which has sidelined him since November.

And, with vital Premier League and UEFA Champions League matches looming for Spurs, Redknapp conceded he may be forced to drop the 24-year-old from his 25-man squad.

Sore
He said: "Tom's had a setback and it seems he's going to be longer than we expected.
"His ankle is sore. He tried to do a bit of running and is still a long way away.
"We will have to look at his situation with regard to the 25 man squad.
"I am hoping he'll be OK as he is important to us and is a fantastic player.
"We need him but we will have to make sure how it goes and discuss it with the medical people."

Panic
Despite the blow Redknapp insists he will not be entering the transfer market to strengthen his midfield.
Redknapp said: "We won't get a new player. Where do you go to find a new player?
"It's very hard. This window is about panic buying."

Bit of a blow as I feel since he's been out we have had to play out from the back therefore losing some of the speed in our counter attack due to ability to launch a ball with pin point accuracy and someone just willing to put the foot on the ball and slow things down every now and again. We have the players to cope with his absence but would love to have him back in the team especially for European games.

Interesting to note Harry saying he's not buying but we're continually linked to Parker.

 

[PAPA MOOMIN]

This is not good.

 

[Spurf]

It is a blow, I think it is clear now how important Huddlestone's contribution to Spurs is. Noticed by his absence.

 

[DJ]